In Class with Carr, Ep. 214: The Juice is Loose..."Who is OJ Simpson to Others and to Us” ? 

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When the OJ news dropped this week, I couldn't wait to watch this episode. Nobody was going to do a proper historical perspective than Karen Hunter and Dr. Carr. Excellent episode!

Hypocrisy is America's favorite past time

Perfect opening to provide immediate context to reality. This is a conversation that will never stop.

Wow…..that video was so clear regarding the racial divide

I could watch the clip of the verdict over, and over, and over again!!! ❤

READ THE 1619 PROJECT!! PLEASE PLEASE!!!!

I remember the day and the only reaction that I had to the verdict was, for one day and one verdict they know how we feel everyday. No Celebration

And technically and legally OJ could not decapitate two human being within 25 minutes, go home and immediately catch a plane. RIP to all. ❤Black men are the “envy of the world”

Dr. Carr you did an A-1 depiction about being in court

Thank you Professor Hunter and Dr. Carr for these important discussions which help us make sense of the things happening in our crazy world (using both the governance and social structure). It's not so heavy when you break it down. Thank you for your commitment . Love you both!!!!

I saw Geronimo Pratt speak at the Church of the Advocate in Philadelphia after he was released from prison..

I was still in my 30s on my job when the verdict was read. We few Blacks in the office were very excited but most of the white people were very quiet the remainder of the day. I thought I heard recently that when O.J. was at the police station they made him strip off his clothes and "searched" his body finding no blood on his body nor hair. He had a small cut on his finger. I'm now in my 60s and have found it interesting how white people filter those days. Condolences to his children/family.

I remember playing college football back in 1994. And that fall of 1994 we played against USC at the Colosseum, and during the 4th quarter they brought out Al Cowlings to the 50 yard line with some of the other USC greats, and you could hear a damn pin drop in that stadium! Even my coaches stopped coaching and turned their heads to look on the field! S**t was crazy!

Read "Last Man Standing" to get Geronimo's story. Cochran represented G for free for almost three decades with no pay whatsoever.

I’ve had a feeling that something was seriously wrong with Black America, especially with the number of U.S. behind 45. I couldn’t understand how so many of us were complacent with white supremacy and I wondered if that portion of us had lost their sense of identity and spirit of defiance. I couldn’t find the words to describe my feelings but your program has found those words for me, especially today’s show. Thank you!

I am from augusta. My grandparents started getting master's tickets in 1971...we had them until her death in 2016. I worked at the Augusta National/Master's during high school. Concession 1yr, Litter patrol 2yrs and Pro shop 1yr...I got many stories. Let's chat Karen. My last year working Litter was 1997 when Tiger won the Master's.

Was in Barbados when the verdict was read. The whole beach erupted in cheers! The Global majority is REAL✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

Professor Hunter is looking good as always.❤😍😘

At my job when the verdict was read, the floor I worked on split in half black people standing together ready to fight and white people looking mad and puzzled, Oh happy day

Thousands of Black men die of prostate cancer every year. Decide to die of something else. Black men should get a PSA test starting at age 45. The earlier it is diagnosed the better your chances of survival. Why suffer in your final years when you don't have to. Be there for your family and your community. Just this year, Dexter King, Joe Madison, O.J. Simpson and thousands of other Black men died from this disease.

After the autopsy is done they'll find CTE in OJ's brain.

I from the Bay Area I lived in Potrero Hill on 25th & Connecticut I’m in construction field and we have done the waterproofing and roofing for all the projects in SF and I have seen the changes in SF over the last 12 years I have been in the field- it hits differently when you from there and now you working on the construction that’s kicking us out. Monday morning I will be at the Neighborhood house.

Thank you Prof. Hunter and Dr. Carr.

The Juice is Loose. I was 21 in 1995. I remember taking a portable TV to my office so I could watch the verdict. Me and my supervisor were both happy. Rest in peace OJ Simpson. My condolences to his children and other loved ones.

A true example of a world divided.

Oh, this class is sooooo good - Thank you!

This was a terrific episode ❤. It definitely brought back memories!

ANOTHER BRILLIANT CONVERSATION!!!!!!!

RIP Juice! Prayers for his family.

Great opening my people!

Great show Karen. I love this channel!

Blessings to Dr. Carr and Professor Hunter. Thank you for this conversation and bringing momentum of memory. ❤❤❤❤

Spelman Morehouse , Clark ATL and Morris Brown put out a statement against what the Trump operative said in chick fil a ✊🏿

Grand rising family prof.Hunter and Dr.Carr😊

If THIS didn't set the standard for governance versus social structure NOTHING will

Thank you, Prof. Hunter and Dr. Carr, for all the memories that you continue to share!! The case against OJ Simpson was indeed a turning point. It was a reminder that our reality as a new generation of Blacks is no matter how much one cloaks himself in yteness in 'Uncle Sam's Land', you're not like them if you don't LOOK like them!! My deepest condolences to the Simpson family and their loved ones on his transition. OJ was one of us. And, we've always embraced ours, no matter what. In my family, we're STILL embracing OJ because we KNOW more than others, how unjust the system is against ours. Therefore, our understanding (eye and heart) see differently than others. Meanwhile, your review of this case shows that we haven't grown that much as a nation and confirms the saying, "the more things change, the more they remain the same." Btw, Nancy Grace is one of those who became 'famous' off of OJ. Stay blessed y'all, and thank you for E.214 of ICWC!! 🙏🏾🖤💯

The man was complicated. Thank you Prof. Hunter & Dr. Carr.

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Blessing to all in community. One big name you left off the list of those that raised their profile forever off this OJ mess was OPRAH.

Great information as always! Thank you soo much Professor Hunter and Dr. Carr! You are truly a Blessing to our Black community! ❤

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May last name Cochran the looks I got from whites.

I finished high school in Augusta in June 1970, Josey. I'm hearing this violence for the first time. Some of us were kept in a bubble by our parents. My Laney boyfriend worked at the Masters during spring break. I go to school every Sat on this channel. Much gratitude to y'all.

I was waiting for this episode. Thank you Prof Hunter and Dr Carr for discussing the OJ's trial. I learn so much from this. Sending you both lots of love ❤

This was a wonderful conversation, as always. Glad you mentioned the book AMERICAN TRAGEDY. It is an amazing account of the court case and strategy for the trial. I actually played OJ Simpson in the mini series from that book. Lawrence Schiller actually directed it. Ving Rhames played John nie Cochran. The great actor and playwriting Rueben Santiago-Hudson played Chris Darden.

Thank you Professor Hunter & Dr. Carr.❤ The one thing I remember about O.J Simpson trial is Los Angeles Police decided they would not be security for OJ "s defense Attorneys. So, the NATION OF ISLAM stepped in to protect all those defense Attorneys. That is how voitile this trial played out. RIP OJ SIMPSON❤ I met him at a USA SUMMER sports program for poor kids. I was about 12 or 13 yrs old. He was still a student and already famous and was charming to all of us.

Beautiful discussion...leaning so much.

❤ Big Thanks & Blessings from Britain 🇬🇧 to you BOTH, for taking the time to have this Fantastic Conversation since the Death of the Infamous O.J Simpson I was in Primary School when the Murder/Trial happened This is SO Surreal, when me & my Mum, Dad, Aunties & Uncles have to sit down and have a Conversation to the Younger Generation and talk about who 'The Juice' was & how the World was like before Social Media

R I P J U I C E ! ! !

Thanks for that memory of two Americas!

Greetings from Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire by way of Harlem

It was as if the strange fruit got away just in the nick of time. That was what the joy was.

Connected to his cousin since the early 70's that loves him dearly. A week ago benefited A big Hug from one of OJ's relatives. To cover the pain of losing him they just mention " he's battling the poison." The creator Rests his SOUL! I have know his spirit to be one of Naivete because he kept interacting seemingly with the deceptive... Someone or THING was always trying to trash him. Seemed like white women always.

We've been punished for this ever since.

Love y’all wk💖☮️✊🏼 Thanks for your perspective

Remember to say less

The Book “OJ” never made it to the shelves because someone decided that it’s better to “ lie and bury “ the truth…Library…🏢

The court got it right… he didn’t do it

The Verdict heard around the world! "That's my boy!" ✌🏿

Good everything, Thank you, Queen Professor Hunter, for another healthy helping of soulfood Saturday ❤ May the ancestors be a village to guide and keep you covered always.#QueenmotherofKnubia 🌎

Hey Greetings Family* America's White WORLD 🌏 The Truth Is HERE Admit n' Deal With it OK, Enjoy Peace ✌🏿

USA 🇺🇸 💋your DNA just to see you both Legends just Real 🖤 time 2024. Your minds so grateful for yah. Oh 🌍 Ruler. The creation of your voices healing ❤️‍🩹 to hear and feel your truth USA 🇺🇸 49:36

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You say what happened to LaTasha . The Judge , judge Karlan, who let Soon Ja Doon off with PROBATION after she was found guilty and the jury threw the book at her…is living her best life (if she survived Covid) retired in Manhattan Beach, CA. SHOCKER🙄

Hmm interesting conversation I will just listen and learn

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Looks like bracketology selection week all over again, some excitment and some disappointment 😂

Like Dr. Carver and his plants Dr. Carr talks with his books and uses his power for good. I'm an LB fan so RB's get smashed at the line😠😊🙏

This is powerful

Keep going long live in everything you need. Thanks 🙏 🖤. USA 🇺🇸 🌎

It's kinda ironic how happy we were he got acquitted when he spent most of his life running from us... pretending

@1:16:55 describes what has been called a “battle royale”. You can see it portrayed in the James brown biopic & also read a little bit about it in the people’s historian Gerald Horne’s book on boxing “The Bittersweet Science”.

Morning Fam!!! ❤❤❤

I tell you what was priceless, when they read the verdict, was none other than "Queen Mammy" Oprah Winfrey must see T V, yall, to see the poster child for self hate when the verdict was read simply priceless

"the only moment that the whole world saw what black people really think well that was 1995 in that moment we forgot. yeah we forgot to show who we are to other people and what we saw was who we were to each other each other." - Dr. Carr ❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥

Great conversation! 🫶🏾

GRAND RISINGS to all! ANKH - UDJA - SENEB ...

I to remember that Day!! Interesting 🤔🤔🤔

I lived in Indianapolis, on Meridian st. in an efficiency apartment. Your summary touches on the insanity of race/white supremacy (domination) in this country

geraldo and Nancy Grace are literal heaven now

Cautionary tale particularly for high achieving Black men who seem to think they have ascended past the trauma of white supremacist thought and practice, and for Black women as well who think they are striking a blow for freedom by excusing the bad acts of certain Black men. Nothing really to do wwith OJ; everything to do with the Culture. The man is the perfect example of a tragic figure. I am brave enough to say I never believed the defense; I knew the ugly wiles of LAPD; I understood the brilliance of Johnnie Cochran and all that. Carry on. May he rest in peace.

Yeah "The Chair" @1:43:09!

🖤 Great 👍 Minds 🌎

I MISSED THE LIVE!!!!

Masterful ❤

Y'all are the best.

I was 12 in 95 living in New Orleans and going to a 99% Black school and we watched the verdict live when you had to roll a tv into the classroom . The reaction of Black folks was insane but beautiful. Teachers and students both were yelling and banging on the desks as loud as we could while the building shook as if the ancestors were speaking through us. It was a priceless but beautiful moment.

Thanks!

Hep ‘em!

Thanks!

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Dr. Carr, Professor Hunter, Ep.214 and counting, kudos and thank you!

I distinctively recall being upstairs in the School of "B" (Business) at Howard University hearing the verdict - Not Guilty!! The uproar shook the building. Also, recall this trial followed the LAPD's brutal treatment of Rodney King! Broke my heart! Later, I would have the honor of meeting Mr. Johnnie Cochran, Esq. at Howard University School of Law as he addressed our Class of 2000. Rest in Peace O.J., and condolences and grace to the Simpson children and family. #DSCANative #JusticeSystemFoundOJNotGuilty

😮😮😮 Wow what memories and triggers❤ Thanks for sharing InezArnetta 🌹

Good Day Dynamic Duo and Nubian Family 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💙🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾Grand Rising to All!! Always Prof Hunter n Dr CARR you guys make my day with Sun Shine and a Smile !!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🌻💐🌻

three words: Sal A Shus. salacious. The convergence of sex, reality tv (doesn't need a scriptwriter) and true crime/slasher/horroracism. Media business models born. Reread Ellison's King Of The Bingo Game.

Watching the Memorial of Warrior Queen Doris Ann Ladner Great Service!!❤. Someone said, "she took no prisoners & she will snap on you in a minute". I think of our Q, Professor Hunter 😅❤🎉